Academic Enrichment

Experiential Learning and High-Impact Practices

Beyond Standard Curriculum

Academic enrichment is a crucial element of experiential learning and high-impact practices. Oftentimes, the classroom is the launching pad for student ideas, theories, and developed passions.

Scholars in Action

Our undergraduate students bring research to life through our annual Scholars in Action Day celebration. The day allows students to share their hard work with the campus community and celebrates undergraduate research at the College.

Undergraduate Publications

Our annual, peer-reviewed journal of undergraduate research, The Springfield Scholar, as well as The Alden Street Review, The Springfield Student, and our Pride Sports Journal are all undergraduate publications that are edited and designed by students with all contributions by students.

Hoophall Classic

Held on campus each year, this event showcases the best high school basketball players in the country, and places the campus on the national stage with many of the games broadcast on ESPN, and covered by prominent print media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, Boston Globe, and Los Angeles Daily News. Our Sport Management students run this event and our Sports Journalism students cover it.

EATA Conference Group photo — EATA Conference

Shape america group photo — SHAPE America

MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) Student-Athlete Leadership Conference. — MIAA Student-Athlete Leadership Conference | Basketball Hall of Fame

MIAA Student-Athlete Leadership Conference | Basketball Hall of Fame

Professional Conferences

As part of the Springfield College experiential learning experience, many of our students get to attend and present at professional conferences. Some of these include SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators), MAHPERD (Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Inc.), EATA (Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association), and the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) Student-Athlete Leadership Conference.

Sport Management Students Shine with Second-Place Finish at National Leadership Conference

Two students in the Springfield College Sport Management program, Karlee Battista and Sebastián Pérez Jiménez (both Class of 2026), had the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they gained in the classroom at a leadership conference.

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Sport Management Students Experience Working the NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball National Championship

Our Sport Management students didn’t just watch. They helped run it. From game presentation and DJing in front of a championship crowd, to working behind the scenes in operations, event setup, and fan engagement, students gained real, hands-on experience at a national event.

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Sport Management Major Impressive Presentation at National Conference

Sport Management major Ethan Gomulka, Class of 2026, finished an impressive third place in the National Collegiate Sports Analytics Championship held February 18 and 19 in Nashville, Tenn. Ethan competed against 61 other talented data analysts from colleges and universities all across the country.

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Emily Zambarano '25

"As a student in the Communications/Sports Journalism major, I've had the privilege of working at the Hoophall Classic, presented by Spaulding. Working at such a prestigious event has been nothing short of incredible. It was this event that sparked my passion for sports management, and for that I am extremely grateful. The event not only helped me grow professionally but also allowed me to build meaningful relationships with individuals that will impact my career and life for years to come."

Jordan Salzano ’20, Graduate Class of 2026

"I had the opportunity to present at the Autism Conference Summit in Columbus, Ohio. It was a phenomenal experience, as I met so many great and ambitious people who are doing great work and making great strides for the neurodiversity community. I was able to network with many professionals, and we remain in contact to brew up new ideas to create other neurodiversity initiative projects. I attended many presentations at the summit, and they all had great niches for conversation and advocacy."

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Gage Nutter ’19

"Having the opportunity to work at a national event like the Hoophall Classic as a student is another example of what makes Springfield College special. You don't get opportunities like this anywhere else. For me, working the Hoophall Classic really helped me be prepared for a career in journalism."

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Beyond the Court

As a student worker in the Department of Sport Management and Recreation, Grace Blasé ’25 has the opportunity to write for the department newsletter. She also works part-time for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as show staff. As a story idea for the newsletter, Grace interviewed three Springfield College alumni who work at the Hall of Fame to get their take on how their Springfield College degree has helped shape their paths in the sport industry. Read what else Blasé gathered from her interview with these three alumni.

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Behind the Broadcast

Kaleb Knowles is enjoying his experiences so far as an undergraduate student in the Communications/Sports Journalism program. He has extended his interest and experiences in the major by participating in one of the College’s media clubs: Springfield College Television (SCTV3). Through this club, Kaleb participates in a weekly TV program on Thursday evenings and also conducts interviews around campus to feature on the show. He knows these experiences will help him reach his career goal of becoming a sports broadcaster.

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Behind the Mic

Logan Briggs was looking to join a club on campus when he was a first-year student at Springfield College. A chance meeting with a Pre-Camp leader introduced him to a club that he would have never envisioned joining: podcasting. Fast forward and Logan has been sharing stories through his own podcast on the College’s radio station. With nearly 40 episodes to his credit to date, Logan shares why he is passionate about this opportunity.

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